Meddygfa Craig Y Don Medical Practice - News

Upcoming Closures

SURGERY CLOSED The Welsh Assembly Government require surgeries to hold Protected Education Times to allow for mandatory training. This means the surgery will be closed between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026 to allow us to carry out this training. Telephone cover will be provided by the health board for any urgent issues during this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 0300 0844 000. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you The practice will also be closed on the following Mondays- Monday 4th May and Monday 25th May due to the Bank Holidays. Please ensure you have ordered your medication if you are due around this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you

Easter Holiday Closure

The Practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April due to the Easter Bank Holidays. Please ensure you have ordered your medication if you are due around this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you

COVID-19 and RSV Vaccination

Reduce your risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and RSV by getting vaccinated.

Staff Training

SURGERY CLOSED The Welsh Assembly Government require surgeries to hold Protected Education Times to allow for mandatory training. This means the surgery will be closed between 1pm and 5pm on Thursday 19th March 2026 to allow us to carry out this training. Telephone cover will be provided by the health board for any urgent issues during this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 0300 0844 000. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you

Christmas Opening Times 2025

Please see attached for Christmas and New Year opening times.

STAFF TRAINING 12/11/2025

SURGERY CLOSED The Welsh Assembly Government require surgeries to hold Protected Education Times to allow for mandatory training. This means the surgery will be closed between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday 12th November 2025 to allow us to carry out this training. Telephone cover will be provided by the health board for any urgent issues during this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 0300 0844 000. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you

Staff Training 24/09/2025

SURGERY CLOSED The Welsh Assembly Government require surgeries to hold Protected Education Times to allow for mandatory training. This means the surgery will be closed between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday 24th September 2025 to allow us to carry out this training. Telephone cover will be provided by the health board for any urgent issues during this time. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 0300 0844 000. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you

Diazepam for Flying

The doctors at Craig Y Don surgery have reviewed its prescribing of diazepam and will no longer be prescribing diazepam for fear of flying. Diazepam in the UK is a Class C/Schedule IV controlled drug. We have outlined below the reasons we will no longer be prescribing it for fear of flying.

URGENT APPOINTMENTS ONLY

❗️URGENT APPOINTMENTS ONLY- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THIS WEEK❗️ Due to annual leave and sickness we are short of doctors 28th and 29th August. Unfortunately, we will only be able to see patients with an urgent need. Any minor conditions eg sore throats, hay fever, ear pain, chest infections, oral thrush, mouth ulcers etc please see the pharmacist at your local chemist. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

August Bank Holiday Closure

The Practice will be closed on Monday 25th August due to the August Bank Holidays. If you feel that you need to speak to a doctor whilst we are closed, please ring 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. Thank you